03.02.2024

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pledge of
CEO: "As a 'Pledge Of' our commitment to sustainability, the company will strive to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% within the next year."
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A solemn promise or commitment to do something.
CEO: "As a '____________________' our commitment to sustainability, the company will strive to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% within the next year."
opted for remote work
Manager: "After careful consideration, we 'Opted' for a hybrid work model to accommodate both in-office and remote work preferences."
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Chose or decided to do something in a particular way.
Manager: "After careful consideration, we '____________________' for a hybrid work model to accommodate both in-office and remote work preferences."
toll
Finance Director: "Let's evaluate the financial 'Toll' of the proposed expansion project before making a final decision."
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The negative impact or cost of a particular action or situation.
Finance Director: "Let's evaluate the financial '____________________' of the proposed expansion project before making a final decision."
commuter
HR Manager: "We're exploring new benefits for our 'Commuter' employees, such as flexible hours or remote work options."
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A person who travels regularly, typically to work or school, often over a considerable distance.
HR Manager: "We're exploring new benefits for our '____________________' employees, such as flexible hours or remote work options."
put off
Project Lead: "Let's not 'Put Off' addressing the client's concerns. Immediate action will help maintain a positive relationship."
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To postpone or delay an action or decision.
Project Lead: "Let's not '____________________' addressing the client's concerns. Immediate action will help maintain a positive relationship."
at the expense of
CEO: "Increasing production speed may boost efficiency, but not at 'the Expense Of' compromising product quality or worker well-being."
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Achieving something but with a negative impact on something else; sacrificing one thing for another.
CEO: "Increasing production speed may boost efficiency, but not at '____________________' compromising product quality or worker well-being."
Creasy
Team Member: "Let's avoid becoming 'Creasy' during challenging discussions and maintain a positive atmosphere in the team."
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Easily irritated or annoyed.
Team Member: "Let's avoid becoming '____________________' during challenging discussions and maintain a positive atmosphere in the team."
Hindered
Project Lead: "Identify factors that may have 'Hindered' our project timeline and propose solutions to overcome potential challenges."
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To create difficulties or obstacles that slow down progress.
Project Lead: "Identify factors that may have '____________________' our project timeline and propose solutions to overcome potential challenges."
I have been waiting upon many years
Colleague: "I'm excited about the upcoming project launch. 'I have been waiting upon many years' for an opportunity like this."
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Expressing a long period of waiting or anticipation.
Colleague: "I'm excited about the upcoming project launch. '____________________' for an opportunity like this."
Turns to invite
Event Coordinator: "As the event approaches, let's 'Turn to Invite' our key stakeholders and ensure their participation."
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Transitioning or shifting focus to extend an invitation.
Event Coordinator: "As the event approaches, let's '____________________' our key stakeholders and ensure their participation."
Look out for
Manager: "During the market analysis, 'Look Out for' emerging trends that could impact our business strategy."
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Be watchful or attentive; anticipate or expect.
Manager: "During the market analysis, '____________________' emerging trends that could impact our business strategy."
Evade
Team Member: "Let's not 'Evade' addressing the client's concerns. We need a direct and honest approach to resolve the issues."
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To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Team Member: "Let's not '____________________' addressing the client's concerns. We need a direct and honest approach to resolve the issues."
Belittles the meaning
Manager: "Avoid language that 'Belittles' the efforts of team members. Let's acknowledge and appreciate everyone's contributions."
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To make someone or something seem less impressive or important.
Manager: "Avoid language that '____________________' the efforts of team members. Let's acknowledge and appreciate everyone's contributions."
Disparages your colleagues
Supervisor: "We will not tolerate behavior that 'Disparages' colleagues. Let's foster a culture of mutual respect and professionalism."
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To speak about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval or lack of respect.
Supervisor: "We will not tolerate behavior that '____________________' colleagues. Let's foster a culture of mutual respect and professionalism."
Unwavering
CEO: "Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction must be 'Unwavering.' Let's uphold our standards in every project."
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Firm and determined; not wavering or hesitant.
CEO: "Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction must be '____________________.' Let's uphold our standards in every project."
Balance and Excel
Team Lead: "Our goal is to 'Balance and Excel.' Let's ensure a harmonious work environment while delivering exceptional results."
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To maintain equilibrium and achieve outstanding performance.
Team Lead: "Our goal is to '____________________.' Let's ensure a harmonious work environment while delivering exceptional results."
Inhibit the progress
Project Lead: "Identify factors that may be 'Inhibiting' our progress and propose solutions to overcome these obstacles."
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Hindering, restricting, or preventing progress or development.
Project Lead: "Identify factors that may be '____________________' our progress and propose solutions to overcome these obstacles."
Preserve
Operations Manager: "It's essential to 'Preserve' the confidentiality of sensitive information. Follow proper data security protocols."
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To protect or keep something in its original or existing state.
Operations Manager: "It's essential to '____________________' the confidentiality of sensitive information. Follow proper data security protocols."
Adhere to the regulations
Compliance Officer: "It's crucial to 'Adhere' to industry regulations. Let's review our practices to ensure full compliance."
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To stick to or follow a rule, plan, or agreement; to conform or comply.
Compliance Officer: "It's crucial to '____________________' to industry regulations. Let's review our practices to ensure full compliance."
Expedite
Project Manager: "To meet the tight deadline, we may need to 'Expedite' certain tasks. Let's prioritize and allocate resources efficiently."
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To speed up the progress or completion of a process.
Project Manager: "To meet the tight deadline, we may need to '____________________' certain tasks. Let's prioritize and allocate resources efficiently."

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